When you go to the hospital, you form an interdisciplinary team that includes the patient, family, social workers, nurses, docs, and any specialties.  This means that they all should be working with you and talking to you about your care. If you are a family member, make sure you have all paperwork with you in a folder for easy access, that shows you have POA or are legally allowed to make decisions for the patient. The best place to heal is at home surrounded by loved ones.  I understand that some people MUST go to a facility to recover, but there are many services available to help families.  If at a hospital, your Social Worker will be your point person for after care.  Trust me, nobody will fight for what you want like SWs.  Again, if you are able, they can help you with community resources for elder care, or you can google your health department and search for available resources in your community.  Check your insurance to see if they cover DME (durable medical equipment) like rolling walkers or anything your family member might need to transition safely. Most policies do.  Did you know that a patient can get IV meds at home?  People can get antibiotics, physical therapy, and wound care at home.  These are just a few of the resources available.  It might take a few weeks of family members taking shifts.  If the family member must go to a sub acute rehab or acute rehab facility, call to see if they take covid + patients, or if they will take covid + patients.  In some regions of the US, they have designated facilities that care for this population of patients.